Title: 10 Best Saint Catherine Beach Resorts for 2025 | Expedia.ca [Saint Catherine Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Saint-Catherine.d6232729.Hotel-Destinations)[Vacation Rentals in Saint Catherine](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Saint-Catherine.d6232729.Vacation-Rental-Destinations)[Saint Catherine Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Saint-Catherine.d6232729.Car-Rental-Destinations)[Saint Catherine Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Saint-Catherine.d6232729.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/36b36d5ba3d04bb70301f5b8ba6ad793.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) Photo by Alex # Beachfront Resorts & Hotels in Saint Catherine - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check availability on Saint Catherine Beach Hotel Tonight [Nov 3 - Nov 4](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6232729&startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&adults=2&amenities=BEACH&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true&travelerType=beach) Tomorrow [Nov 4 - Nov 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6232729&startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&adults=2&amenities=BEACH&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true&travelerType=beach) This weekend [Nov 7 - Nov 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6232729&startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&adults=2&amenities=BEACH&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true&travelerType=beach) Next weekend [Nov 14 - Nov 16](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6232729&startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&adults=2&amenities=BEACH&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true&travelerType=beach) ## Top Saint Catherine Beach Hotel ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49030000/49028600/49028580/1b4ad76d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Standard Apartment, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49030000/49028600/49028580/150fd996.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Family Apartment | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49030000/49028600/49028580/adfe51ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Family Apartment | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49030000/49028600/49028580/16006680.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Caldo Tours Ewarton 10/10 Exceptional (3) "The hospitality was wonderful very friendly. Parking was good. What recommend. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) jacklyn CA $126 CA $140 total includes taxes & fees Nov 4 - Nov 5 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ewarton-Hotels-Caldo-Tours.h49028580.Hotel-Information) ![Apartment | Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83110000/83102000/83101995/e5f6b24c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Apartment | Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83110000/83102000/83101995/3cf3cb3b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Apartment | Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83110000/83102000/83101995/w1035h1080x682y0-8b37bac2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Apartment | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83110000/83102000/83101995/db55d034.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ornella Villa - 2-br Apartment - Pool - Parking Portmore 8.8/10 Excellent (3) "The place has recently been updated and new amenities. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Myron [](https://www.expedia.ca/Portmore-Hotels-Remarkable-2-Bed-Apartment-In-Portmore.h83101995.Hotel-Information) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64570000/64561900/64561882/b23df6c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64570000/64561900/64561882/w1080h717x0y5-07a966b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64570000/64561900/64561882/eed52516.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64570000/64561900/64561882/325133d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cute and Cozy Ez Home Bridgeport 9.2/10 Wonderful (5) "My fiancé and I really enjoyed my stay at Cute and Ez home. Mrs James was a wonderful host, she was on top of everything to make sure we were comfortable, the property is well kept and not to mention the complimentary breakfast during our stay was amazing! This was most definitely one of the most memorable vacation stays and I look forward to being back again. It’s like a tiny home away from home." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Shardae CA $119 CA $224 total includes taxes & fees Nov 4 - Nov 5 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Kingston-Hotels-Cute-And-Cozy-Ez-Home.h64561882.Hotel-Information) ![Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16790000/16781000/16780973/a82e5f72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View | Living room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16790000/16781000/16780973/e041e1af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16790000/16781000/16780973/f55a6075.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16790000/16781000/16780973/7a9a94e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Caribe Estate Guest Apartment I Greater Portmore 8.8/10 Excellent (6) "Unable to check in. Nor picked up from airport. Forced to find other accommodations due to NO RESPONSE FROM PROPERTY OWNERS/MANAGEMENT. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Robin CA $161 CA $279 total includes taxes & fees Nov 4 - Nov 5 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Portmore-Hotels-Caribe-Estate-Guest-Apartment-I.h16780973.Hotel-Information) ![Family House, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Beach View | Living room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16790000/16781100/16781008/4954be97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Family House, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Beach View | Living room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16790000/16781100/16781008/bcada131.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Family House, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Beach View | Living room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16790000/16781100/16781008/72500d5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Family House, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Beach View | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16790000/16781100/16781008/2bab948c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Beach Estate Country Club Villa Hellshire 10/10 Exceptional (1) "We had everything we needed, and the place was clean and comfortable. The property manager went above and beyond to make sure we had an amazing place to stay even after I had problems with Orbitz booking process. Highly recommend!" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Anonymous traveller CA $231 CA $374 total includes taxes & fees Nov 4 - Nov 5 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hellshire-Hotels-The-Beach-Estate-Country-Club-Villa.h16781008.Hotel-Information) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78060000/78059800/78059725/5857f6ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78060000/78059800/78059725/1906366a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Full-size fridge, microwave, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78060000/78059800/78059725/cff26938.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78060000/78059800/78059725/a0398f15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bayfront Villas and Apt Portmore 6.6/10 (7) "The place is clean, feels like home away from home. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Ankeel CA $227 CA $396 total includes taxes & fees Nov 30 - Dec 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Portmore-Hotels-Bayfront-Villas-And-Apt.h78059725.Hotel-Information) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106070000/106065500/106065422/4732d83c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106070000/106065500/106065422/dcb0a99b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106070000/106065500/106065422/w1536h1018x0y2-382b96f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106070000/106065500/106065422/0d84ee2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Portmore Apartment With 2 Bedrooms Portmore 10/10 Exceptional (1) "Very nice building .. scenery was amazing. Property had amenities for all ages. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Tara [](https://www.expedia.ca/Portmore-Hotels-Cozy-Portmore-Apartment-With-2-Bedrooms.h106065422.Hotel-Information) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102090000/102080400/102080302/4ff653ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Apartment | Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102090000/102080400/102080302/65a6aeb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102090000/102080400/102080302/bc8e035f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102090000/102080400/102080302/402d5f23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Apartment Sleeps 6 With Pool Access Portmore [](https://www.expedia.ca/Portmore-Hotels-Charming-3-Bed-Apartment-In-Portmore.h102080302.Hotel-Information) ![Family House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Partial Ocean View | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19110000/19105400/19105385/89a74dc8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Family House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Partial Ocean View | Living room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19110000/19105400/19105385/1a05859a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Family House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Partial Ocean View | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19110000/19105400/19105385/00d9076d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Family House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Partial Ocean View | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19110000/19105400/19105385/f6a2d3c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Hellshire Beach House Hellshire 2.0/10 (1) "Although the place was new, it was very far from Kingston or any fun place. Supermarket was far and no taxi or bus close by to get around. Only 1 ac unit in whole apartment. Not worth the money or your time." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Bernice CA $181 CA $303 total includes taxes & fees Nov 4 - Nov 5 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hellshire-Hotels-The-Hellshire-Beach-House.h19105385.Hotel-Information) ![On the beach, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106050000/106045900/106045889/f94657da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106050000/106045900/106045889/02baae20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Smart TV, video games](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106050000/106045900/106045889/94fa97cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106050000/106045900/106045889/6ccc0320.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A Pool, A Beach & A Beautiful Apartment - Book Now Portmore 10/10 Exceptional (2) "Everything was perfect " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Winston M. [](https://www.expedia.ca/Portmore-Hotels-A-Pool.h106045889.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Portmore-Hotels-Phoenix-Park-Villas-Portmore.h109981158.Hotel-Information) ![Charming 2-bedroom house in Portmore with WiFi, AC](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113840000/113839400/113839373/f1a998fd_y.jpg) ### Charming 2-bedroom house in Portmore with WiFi, AC 10/10 Excellent "I had an incredible experience thanks to Gregory! He was extremely helpful and attentive, making sure I had everything I needed for a fantastic trip. His hospitality and support made my stay very comfortable and enjoyable. Highly recommend staying here if you want a seamless and memorable trip. Thank you, Gregory! " [](https://expedia.ca/Kingston-Hotels-Charming-2-Bedroom-House-In-Portmore-With-WiFi.h113839373.Hotel-Information) ![Bayfront Villas and Apt](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78060000/78059800/78059725/a712312d_y.jpg) ### Bayfront Villas and Apt 2/10 Terrible "Did not receive details from Host to access property and had to find another property to stay. Tried reaching out to Expedia but this is the hardest thing as there is only IA contact and no human contact to be able to explain the situation. I would appreciate if someone would contact me from Expedia regarding this uneventful stay. It was not a good situation to be. Got to the property and was told that there were no reservations in my name (bookings for my mother) and this was very disappointing to say the least. EXPEDIA, PLEASE CONTACT ME ABOUT THIS URGENTLY, VERY DISAPPOINTED CUSTOMER." 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